By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The people of Saunemin and surrounding communities have the opportunity to take part in the Memorial Day filming of a documentary based on the life and service of Albert Cashier. An Irish production company will be filming “Jennie Hodgers: Lincoln’s Soldier,” during the Memorial Day services at Sunny Slope Cemetery, where…… MORE
Russells to be Honored Tuesday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ Newes Reverends George and Rubye Russell were named this year’s Rotary Citizens of the Year. The pair has been a part of Pontiac for many years in their work with the Livingston County Food Pantry, Nomads and even helped during the First Night celebrations for many years. They will be honored Tuesday…… MORE
City and Police Officer Reach Agreement
By: Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News An agreement between the City of Pontiac and Pontiac Police Officer Daron Bagnell was reached Wednesday. This decision came during a discipline hearing after Bagnell was found not guilty of obstruction of justice charges following a 2013 McLean County motorcycle accident. Pontiac Police Chief Jim Woolford said the Police and Fire…… MORE
Fallen Police Officers Honored
By: Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Today is Peace Officer Memorial Day, which is a chance for people across the United States to remember fallen police officers. Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis said there are various events throughout the state and in Washington, DC, commemorating this designation. “It’s near and dear to our heart, although it hits…… MORE
Local Ribbon Cutting
By: Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Personal Finance Co., located at 423-B W. Madison Street in Pontiac yesterday to mark the grand reopening of the business. LaVonne Shilson, branch manager, said the company has been in Pontiac since this early 1970s and this is a new…… MORE
Area High School Graduations Begin
By: Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News It’s that time of year again for high school graduation ceremonies, which kick off this weekend. First off for area schools is Fieldcrest High School. The ceremony begins Sunday at 2 p.m. with doors opening at 1. Next weekend, Flanagan-Cornell graduation begins at 6 p.m. Friday, May 22. Prairie Central High…… MORE
Scholarship Winner Announced
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress recently announced the winner of the annual Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Award. Childress said Pontiac Township High School student Grace Lyons was this year’s winner. She was awarded this $500 scholarship due to her outstanding scholastic accomplishments, extracurricular activities and exemplary character traits. Alternate candidates were…… MORE
Have Your Voice Heard About Mammography Guidelines
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center is encouraging women to let their voices be heard about proposed mammography changes. These guidelines are being proposed by the US Preventative Task Force, which may cause insurance companies to change the way they cover those screenings. Currently, recommendation for mammography is every year,…… MORE
Annual Horse Auction Saturday
By Cynthia Gau/WJEZ News The 26th annual Horse Auction at Salem4Youth south of Flanagan, is taking place starting at 8 a.m. Saturday. Along with the auction, which will include more than 25 horses and begin at 1 p.m., vendors will be on-site with horse-related items and a silent auction will take place with a variety…… MORE
PTHS Baseball Team Wins Again
By Mark Myre/WJEZ News Pontiac Indians defeated the Rantoul Eagles Wednesday night by a score of 11-1. Levi Ransom records the win on the mound for the Indians, going 5 innings and only allowing 1 earned run. Christian Schuler in relief allowed 0 earned runs and only allowed 2 hits. At the plate, Neil Lambert paced…… MORE
